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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,833.64, 375,108.44 and 157,119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,833.64, 375,108.44 and 157,119.70 is: 216,812.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,833.64 : 375,108.44 = 157,119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,833.64/375,108.44 = 157,119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,833.64x = 375,108.44 × 157,119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,833.64x = 58,936,925,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,936,925,560.27/271,833.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216,812.48

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